Mahogany was first introduced into Europe during the middle of the 18th Century and soon found itself being used for the best quality chairs. As a hardwood which carves and cuts well, Mahogany is perfect for creating detailed and highly polished decoration. During the Georgian and Victorian period solid mahogany chairs became highly sculptural with ornate ribbon shaped splats backs, carved trailing vines and strong fluted or cabriole legs. The deep French polish finish that we associate with Mahogany emerged during the Victorian era and added depth and texture to the look. Because Mahogany was an exotic timber it seemed only right to match it to exotic and fanciful forms of chair so many antique designs cam be found. It often looks best used for elegant dining chairs, soft
sumptuous armchairs and stylish desk chairs.
When looking for an antique Mahogany chair don’t be surprised if genuine old examples have undergone restoration. Because Mahogany does not have a strong grain it can sadly crack and break more easily than Oak or Walnut, especially on objects used every day such as chairs. These later repairs do not matter and only add to the item’s unique story. By the early part of the 20th Century traditional supplies of Mahogany were really drying up and although similar chairs continued to be made right up to the present day, they are usually made of Sapele or Meranti.
At LoveAntiques we have a large and impressive range of Antique Mahogany Chairs for sale as well as later Vintage examples as well.
Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables
Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany 4 White Dining Chairs Turner & Son Liverpool
£ 550
Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany 4 White Dining Chairs Turner & Son Liverpool
£ 550
Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables
£ 895
Set of Six Antique Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs c.1860
£ 895
Founders Antiques
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 19th Century Fine Quality Set Of 4 Dining Chairs
£ 425
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 19th Century Set of 6 Dining Chairs in Mahogany
£ 625
Marylebone Antiques
Antique Victorian Leather & Mahogany Armchair
£ 1,250
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Set of 4 Mahogany Dining Chairs
£ 425
FB Antiques
Wing Back Armchair c.1930
£ 275
Marylebone Antiques
Pair of Antique Mahogany Chippendale Style Armchairs
£ 575
Penderyn Antiques
Antique Victorian Upholstered Bedroom Chair
£ 295
Millers Antiques
Large Deep Seater Armchair
£ 450
Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables
Antique Victorian Green Button Back Mahogany Armchair with Turned Legs
£ 300
Antique Victorian Green Button Back Mahogany Armchair with Turned Legs
£ 300
Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Fantastic Quality Set of Four Antique Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs
£ 1,800
Fantastic Quality Set of Four Antique Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs
£ 1,800
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Leeds Antiques
Set of 6 Mahogany Hepplewhite Dining Chairs c.1870 – Georgian / George III Style Side Chairs, Horsehair Fabric Upholstery
£ 2,250
Set of 6 Mahogany Hepplewhite Dining Chairs c.1870 – Georgian / George III Style Side Chairs, Horsehair Fabric Upholstery
£ 2,250
Leeds Antiques
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
Edwardian Mahogany Framed Armchair
£ 285
Harry Raine Antiques
Set of Four Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Chairs
£ 125
Timeless Furniture UK
Regency Style Set of Six Mahogany Dining Chairs
£ 285
Timeless Furniture UK
Victorian Set of Four Mahogany Slat Back Dining Chairs
£ 295
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Set of Six Washed Mahogany Chairs
£ 1,750
£ 1,450
Camden Antiques
Set of 8 Victorian Mahogany Chairs by Wylie & Lochhead
£ 1,950
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
Edwardian Mahogany Salon Elbow Chair
£ 125
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Elboe Chair
£ 125
Prior & Willis Antiques
Antique Georgian Mahogany Gateleg Dining Table
£ 696.50
Marylebone Antiques
Antique Victorian Leather and Mahogany Swivel Desk Chair
£ 790
Prior & Willis Antiques
Antique c.1825 Fine Quality Set of 8 Mahogany Dining Chairs (6+2) – 19th Century
£ 3,496.50
Antique c.1825 Fine Quality Set of 8 Mahogany Dining Chairs (6+2) – 19th Century
£ 3,496.50
Prior & Willis Antiques
Prior & Willis Antiques
Antique 19th Century Mahogany Dining Chairs – Fine Quality Set of 8 (6+2)
£ 3,496.50
Antique 19th Century Mahogany Dining Chairs – Fine Quality Set of 8 (6+2)
£ 3,496.50
Prior & Willis Antiques
Millers Antiques
Small Georgian Gainsborough Armchair
£ 1,800
Marylebone Antiques
Pair of Large Antique Regency Style Mahogany Armchairs
£ 3,350
Hingstons Antiques
Set of 12 Hepplewhite-style Ladder-back Dining Chairs
£ 1,685
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Outstanding Library Chair in the Manner of George Bullock
£ 2,895
London City Antiques
Antique Victorian Set of Four Quality Mahogany Balloon-back Dining Chairs
£ 1,385
Antique Victorian Set of Four Quality Mahogany Balloon-back Dining Chairs
£ 1,385
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Superb Quality Pair of Antique Victorian Mahogany Hall / Side Chairs
£ 1,085
Superb Quality Pair of Antique Victorian Mahogany Hall / Side Chairs
£ 1,085
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Quality Set of 12 Antique Mahogany Hepplewhite Style Dining Chairs
£ 4,500
Quality Set of 12 Antique Mahogany Hepplewhite Style Dining Chairs
£ 4,500
London City Antiques
Marylebone Antiques
Pair of Vintage Swedish Mahogany Armchairs by Carl Malmsten
£ 3,950
Philip Hunt Antiques
Set of 6 Mahogany Chippendale Style Irish Dining Chairs
£ 1,275
Philip Hunt Antiques
Set of 10 Regency Style Mahogany Dining Chairs c.1900
£ 3,675
Marylebone Antiques
Pair of Antique Regency Period Brass Inlaid Mahogany & Leather Armchairs
£ 8,500
Pair of Antique Regency Period Brass Inlaid Mahogany & Leather Armchairs
£ 8,500
Marylebone Antiques
£ 1,450
Victorian Mahogany 3-piece Salon Suite – Deep Button Upholstery c.1880
£ 1,450
Hawkins Antiques
Marylebone Antiques
Pair of Regency Style Mahogany & Leather Cane Back Armchairs
£ 1,575
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